Sr Project Manager - Project Development (Calgary)

Sr Project Manager - Project Development (Calgary)

03 Aug
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AltaLink
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Calgary

03 Aug

AltaLink

Calgary

Job Level: PMG D Date Posted: July 15, 2026 Closing Date: July 31, 2026 Job Type: Full-time Permanent Category: Internal/External Opportunities Location: Calgary Powering a bright future starts with you! At Alta

Link, people are at the heart of our success.

We are a team committed to doing the right thing for each other and our customers.

We foster an environment that is inclusive, team-oriented and high performing and we value personal accountability.

Our people are empowered to continuously improve, deliver outstanding customer service, and make a meaningful impact every day.

We embrace the unique identities, experiences and perspectives of our workforce, reflecting the communities where we operate.

Everyone at Alta

Link can expect to work in a safe, respectful environment where trust and commitment are at the core of how we operate.

Oh, and, what do we do? We power Alberta! Our transmissionlines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When youre on our team, youresupporting Albertas homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing the safe,reliableandaffordable electricity they rely on.

Whether working in the field or in the office, every

Alta

Linkercontributes to keeping the lights on.

Want to join our team? Were excited to share that we are hiring a Sr Project Manager.

Job Description: Alta

Links Operations Project Development team is actively seeking a Senior Project Managerto lead, manage and develop a large and complex portfolio of customer projects from initial requests through permitting with the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), across multiple project categories and customer industries.

This team is at the forefront of the Alberta economy, working with the AESO, Distribution Facility Owners, Industrial Partners, Generation Customers (Gas, Wind and Solar), Emerging Technologies (such as data centres), and Alta

Links Asset Management to grow Albertas economy.

As a Project Development Senior Project Manager you will lead an extensive project team including both internal and external experts encompassing all aspects of Alta

Links business: Customer Service, Engineering, Siting, Land, Environment, Consultation and Communication, Operations, Asset Management, and Regulatory.

In addition, a Project Development Senior Project Manager is an essential component of Alta

Links Customer Service strategy and is a key interface with Connecting Customers and the AESO.

The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the development of a complex portfolio of Customer Projects; this will include: working closely with internal and external Customers to define project requirements (scope, schedule, etc.), leading the internal Project Team to define the project scope, budget and schedule, developing and delivering key project deliverables to the AESO and internal and external Customers (Connection Proposal, Service Proposal, and Facility Application), and providing exceptional Customer Service to all internal business partners and external Customers.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will be a strategic-thinker, an exceptional team-builder and deeply committed to furthering electricity development within Alta

Link and beyond.

The successful candidate will develop strategic recommendations and navigate competing customer, regulatory, technical and commercial priorities to achieve successful project outcomes.





This position will be of interest to anyone interested in joining a fast-paced, dynamic team, who is looking for the challenge of leading projects for a vast array of diverse Customers while developingan exceptional Customer Service skillset.

This role is directly involved in enabling Alberta''s future electricity infrastructure, including renewable generation, industrial growth, data centre development and transmission system expansion.

This is a full-time position, based out of the Calgary office, and will report to the Manager, Customer Project Development within the Projects group.

Requirements Responsibilities: Effectively build lead and manage a large and complex portfolio of projects and teams through influence, alignment and collaboration within a matrix organization from concept to AUC decision; Represent Alta

Link with the AESO, Customers, consultants and other 3rd party organizations while providing exceptional customer service to all, exceeding their high expectations, and consistently meeting required project deliverables; Manage overall project cost, compliance, quality, scope, and schedule to meet project objectives; Identify detailed project risks and develop and implement comprehensive mitigation strategies; Deliver required project documentation required through the AESO Connection Process (e.g. connection proposals, service proposals, and facility applications); Lead projects through the AUC permitting process, including responding to Information Requests and assisting through any Regulatory proceedings; Lead early-assessment projects for customers considering Alberta for a future facility; Effectively and accurately report project status, costs, schedule, changes, and risks to the AESO, Customers, and Alta

Link Management; Manage Alta

Links identitywith the AESO, Customers, and Stakeholders including any Public impacted by the project; Lead and manage external consultants and contractors responsible for the design, engineering, and estimate development activities; Effectively and efficiently transition projects from the Development Team to the Delivery Team ensuring that all aspects of the project (scope, risks, budgets, decision records) are thoroughly documented and carefully communicated to ensure continued project success; Demonstrate key behaviors and meet identified expectations outlined in our four cultural pillars one team, continuous improvement, customer focus and personal accountability; Lead change management and process improvement initiatives within the team and across Alta

Links business partners; and Provide leadership and mentorship to junior project managers and other members of the organization.

Qualifications: Bachelor''s degree in engineering and qualifies for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA); Minimum of 10 years of proven project management experience with ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities; Experience building, managing and leading large,



multi-disciplined teams in a matrix organization; Experience leading and managing contractors and external consultants; A solid commitment to integrity, teamwork and safety; An active facilitator and problem-solver, with a high-degree of flexibility and proven diplomacy and negotiation skills with all levels of an organization; A Customer Service mindset that is proactive in exceeding internal and external Customer needs and expectations; Strong inter-personal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes and the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external business partners and Customers; Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential; Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, with conflicting priorities; strong time management skills are essential; Some site travel will be required, and a drivers license is required; Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes; and Proven track record of good attendance and performance.

Notes: Internalemployees mustsubmittheir resumeinternally via .

By doing so, ithelps ensure that your application receivesappropriate internalconsideration.

External candidatesmustsubmit their application via Workableexternallyat Alta

Link - Current Openings (workable.com) .

Alta

Link employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process.

Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks,additional

Alta

Link training, medical assessments, annualdriversabstract, and drug tests.

Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification ifrequired.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with Alta

Link.

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview.

Wesincerely appreciateall interest and invite all candidates to follow us on Linked

In,Facebookand/or X.

In proceeding with your application, you willbe requiredtosubmitpersonal information to Alta

Link through our applicant tracking service provider and this information will be accessible to Alta

Link personnel involved in Alta

Links hiring processes.

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Link also relies on third parties toassistin the hiringprocessand your information may be provided to them for this purpose.

In the application process, Alta

Link will require you to provide consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal information for these purposes.

At Alta

Link, we celebrate diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs,colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

Benefits Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision) Spending Accounts Competitive Compensation and Bonus Plan Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Group RRSP Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation, Earned Time off, Birthdays Off Work and 13 Recognized Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Social Club Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym Wellness Programs

📌 Sr Project Manager - Project Development (Calgary)
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